About the Senior Design Manager Opportunity:\n\nPSR Solutions are working closely with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, recruiting for an experienced Senior Design Manager. This is a flagship opportunity to take the Design lead on a £100m+ major project in the West Midlands, playing a pivotal role throughout the Pre-Construction and Delivery phases.\n\nAs the Senior Design Manager, you will be the driving force behind all design coordination, leading multi-disciplinary design teams, managing consultant relationships, and ensuring innovative, compliant, and buildable design solutions are achieved from pre-construction through to delivery.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead and manage the design process on a high-value (£100m+) project, acting as the primary interface between client, consultants, and project teams\n\nProvide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to internal and external design teams\n\nEnsure design solutions are fully coordinated, compliant, and aligned with project programme and budget\n\nManage and challenge consultants to deliver efficient and buildable solutions, driving value engineering where appropriate\n\nOversee design risks and opportunities, reporting to senior stakeholders on progress and potential impacts\n\nCollaborate closely with commercial, planning, and operational teams to ensure design is delivered to the highest standard\n\nLead design workshops and presentations with clients and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships\n\nChampion innovation, sustainability, and digital design practices within the project team\n\nSkills and Experience:\n\nProven track record as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager with a Tier 1 Main Contractor\n\nExperience leading the design process on large-scale projects (£50m+), ideally £100m+ schemes\n\nStrong technical understanding across multiple disciplines\n\nExcellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills\n\nAbility to manage consultants, stakeholders, and internal teams under pressure of deadlines\n\nThorough knowledge of design management processes and best practices within construction\n\nPrevious experience on major projects in sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, or mixed-use developments highly desirable\n\nWhy Join This Company?\n\nOpportunity to lead the design function on a prestigious, £100m+ project in the West Midlands\n\nJoin a Tier 1 Contractor with an enviable reputation for delivering landmark schemes nationwide\n\nGenuine long-term career progression, with clear pathways into leadership roles\n\nCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package\n\nCollaborative working culture with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and delivery excellence\n\nBe part of a business that values its people and consistently invests in their development\n\nApply now or get in touch with Joe Rowell at PSR Solutions for more information